Female Teaching Associate (Part-time on call) (General Announcement)

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright State University in Dayton, OH invites applications for a Part-time Female Teaching Associate (FTA) in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, Office of Medical Education. The role involves instructing medical students and health personnel on gynecologic pelvic and breast exam procedures with emphasis on communication, technique, and patient comfort.

This on-call position emphasizes teaching, proctoring, and simulated patient interaction to enhance clinical skills and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Exceptional interpersonal and teaching abilities required.
• Comfort with diverse student populations; medical environment familiarity is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Instruct medical students and health personnel on gynecologic pelvic and breast examination procedures.
• Act as teacher, trainer, proctor and, when appropriate, a patient for student practice.
• Instruct students in communication, technical, clinical, and patient education skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching abilities

Communication skills

Student diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary/Basic Function

This Female Teaching Associate (FTA) is a part-time on-call position within the Boonshoft School of Medicine, Office of Medical Education in the Skills Assessment and Training Center. This position instructs medical students and other health-related personnel on proper procedures for conducting a basic, accurate and comfortable clinical gynecologic pelvic and breast exam. This includes appropriate communication, technical, clinical and patient skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be at least 18 or older; must be self-confident, sensitive, and have a strong concern for women’s health issues; must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and teaching abilities; must be comfortable in dealing with varying student populations; familiarity with medical environment and role-playing are helpful, but not necessary.

Essential Functions

• 40%: Instruct medical students and other health related personnel on the procedures for conducting a basic, accurate and comfortable clinical gynecologic breast and pelvic exam.
• 30%: Participate as teacher, trainer, proctor and actual patient when working with medical students and other health related personnel.
• 30%: Instruct the students in learning appropriate communication, technical, clinical and patient education skills.

Working Conditions

This is a part-time on call position in a professional clinical setting, in exam or conference rooms. Wright State University conducts various background checks, such as a criminal record and credit history check when job related, before making an employment offer.